43 h. ago Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week

Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display. This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances. Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.    View this post on Instagram     ...

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62 h. ago LNG is No Longer a Key Energy Source for Pakistan, Says Minister

Liquefied natural gas is no longer playing a key role in meeting Pakistan’s energy needs, according to its petroleum minister, a stark shift for the South Asian nation once seen as a fast-growing buyer.

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3 d. ago Ontario cinema cancels South Asian film screenings after arson attempt, shooting

Film.Ca Cinemas says both incidents at its Oakville, Ont., location occurred overnight while the theatre was closed and no one was injured. 

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3 d. ago Edmonton police arrest another suspect in South Asian community extortion plot, days after Indian gang deemed terrorist group

Insp. Darrin Gordon, an Edmonton police organized crime investigator, said it's not clear yet whether the Project Gaslight extortions were the work of the Bishnoi Gang

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3 d. ago Food Basics Keeps Diwali Celebrations Shining in Ontario Communities

Grocer steps in to support community celebrations in Ottawa and Waterloo, ensuring the Festival of Lights continues to shine bright Toronto, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals within Canada’s growing South Asian community – a time that unites families and friends in joy, light and tradition. […]

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4 d. ago UK rape gang who passed girls, 13, around for sex jailed 174 years

A South Asian rape gang who passed around two 13-year-old girls for their twisted sexual games have been jailed. Prosecutors said the two victims endured five years of terror in the notorious United Kingdom community of Rochdale, where grooming gangs have long been a desperate problem. Rochdale was where police and social workers turned their […]

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5 d. ago Shots fired at South Asian radio station Swift 1200 AM in Surrey

The former Spice Radio recently discussed extortion threats in the city and the declaration of the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization

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9 d. ago Canada’s first sovereign AI factory opens — and the 5 other top takeaways from the All In conference

Federal minister announces national task force and strategy coming soon

Culture

1 week ago Abbotsford, B.C. police launch dedicated extortion task force

Abbotsford police have launched a task force in response to a recent increase in the frequency and severity of extortion-related incidents.

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1 week ago India Asks US to Allow Iran Oil in Order to Curb Russia Trade

Indian officials have again told the Trump administration that a significant reduction in Russian oil imports by the South Asian nation’s refiners would require Washington to instead allow crude purchases from sanctioned suppliers Iran and Venezuela.

Economics

1 week ago B.C. filmmaker revives the voice of a forgotten Canadian jazz singer in a new doc

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2 w. ago US Seeks to Include India’s Russian Oil Purchases in Trade Talks

The US has sought to bring India’s oil purchases from Russia into negotiations on a trade deal, people familiar with the matter said, even as the South Asian nation’s refiners ramp up those imports to meet rising domestic demand.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. announces task force into extortions in the South Asian community

In Surrey, police are investigating 44 extortion cases, 27 of which include shootings

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